CNA classes in the Washington, DC area
25 CNA (certified nursing assistant) programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
25 schools offer these nursing assistant programs with classes in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area, and every one is approved for workforce funding: 16 by Virginia and 9 by Maryland. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
Nursing assistants give basic care and help patients with everyday tasks. To work as one, you usually finish a state-approved program and pass your state's competency exam, which puts you on the state registry.1 Federal rules require state-approved nurse aide programs for nursing homes to run at least 75 hours, including at least 16 hours of supervised hands-on practice. If a nursing home employs you or has offered you a job when you start, it can't charge you for the program.2
In Washington, DC, 11 of the 25 programs take students without a high school diploma, 7 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 7 ask for earlier courses first.
All 25 are the same kind of program: nursing assistant (CNA).
See the 25 programsHow much do CNA classes cost in Washington, DC?
$1,086 to $1,354 is what most CNA programs in Washington, DC cost if you pay yourself
That is the middle half of the 24 programs with a price. All of them: $850 to $5,390
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 97%
- Working 6 months later
- 66%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $29,800
- Length
- 4 to 7 weeks
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Washington, DC may also offer CNA classes. How these figures are made
All 25 CNA programs in Washington, DC approved for WIOA funding
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Nursing Assistant Training (120 clock hours)
Knowledge First Institute
Silver Spring
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$29,300Price if you pay yourself$1,05027 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing Assistant Training (120 clock hours) at Knowledge First InstituteMore details about Nursing Assistant Training (120 clock hours) at Knowledge First Institute
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 66%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,318
- Length
- 4 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,100
- Students counted
- 876
- Earned a year, estimated
- $29,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,050
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 27
Certified/Geriatric Nursing Assistant (120 clock hours)
Dominion Academy
Lanham
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,100Price if you pay yourself$1,2003 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Certified/Geriatric Nursing Assistant (120 clock hours) at Dominion AcademyMore details about Certified/Geriatric Nursing Assistant (120 clock hours) at Dominion Academy
- Finished
- 97%
- Working at 6 months
- 65%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,530
- Length
- 4 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $160
- Students counted
- 267
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,200
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (207 Clock Hours)
Frederick Community College
Frederick
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$24,300Price if you pay yourself$3,220Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (207 Clock Hours) at Frederick Community CollegeMore details about Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (207 Clock Hours) at Frederick Community College
- Finished
- 82%
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,080
- Length
- 18 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $289
- Students counted
- 158
- Earned a year, estimated
- $24,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,220
Nursing Assistant Training (120 clock hours)
Compassionate Nursing Assistant Academy, Inc.
Hyattsville
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,300Price if you pay yourself$1,100Program website, Nursing Assistant Training (120 clock hours) at Compassionate Nursing Assistant Academy, Inc.More details about Nursing Assistant Training (120 clock hours) at Compassionate Nursing Assistant Academy, Inc.
- Finished
- 97%
- Working at 6 months
- 64%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,575
- Length
- 4 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $200
- Students counted
- 133
- Earned a year, estimated
- $30,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,100
Nursing Assistant (148 clock hours)
Montgomery College
Germantown
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$28,800Price if you pay yourself$2,030Program website, Nursing Assistant (148 clock hours) at Montgomery CollegeMore details about Nursing Assistant (148 clock hours) at Montgomery College
- Finished
- 92%
- Working at 6 months
- 42%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,193
- Length
- 12 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 109
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,030
Cna/gna Nursing Assistant Training (120 Clock Hours)
Fomen Nursing Assistant Training Academy
Hyattsville
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,600Price if you pay yourself$1,07518 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Cna/gna Nursing Assistant Training (120 Clock Hours) at Fomen Nursing Assistant Training AcademyMore details about Cna/gna Nursing Assistant Training (120 Clock Hours) at Fomen Nursing Assistant Training Academy
- Finished
- 99%
- Working at 6 months
- 77%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,160
- Length
- 5 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $237
- Students counted
- 99
- Earned a year, estimated
- $24,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,075
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 18
Certified Nurse Aide
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$33,600Price if you pay yourself$2,331School website, Certified Nurse Aide at Northern Virginia Community CollegeMore details about Certified Nurse Aide at Northern Virginia Community College
- Finished
- 88%
- Working at 6 months
- 53%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,403
- Length
- 12 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 58
- Earned a year, estimated
- $33,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,331
Certified Nursing Assistant
Astar Education Institute
Manassas
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$32,500Price if you pay yourself$1,51719 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Astar Education InstituteMore details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Astar Education Institute
- Finished
- 97%
- Working at 6 months
- 41%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,119
- Length
- 6 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 52
- Earned a year, estimated
- $32,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,517
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 19
Nursing Assistant Training Program (for CNA Certification)
Global Educational Institute LLC
Arlington
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$32,900Price if you pay yourself$1,13610 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Nursing Assistant Training Program (for CNA Certification) at Global Educational Institute LLC
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,222
- Length
- 1 week, 4 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $444
- Students counted
- 14
- Earned a year, estimated
- $32,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,136
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 10
Nurse Aide
Difference Makers Academy
Fairfax
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,090More details about Nurse Aide at Difference Makers Academy
- Finished
- 70%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 7 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $510
- Students counted
- 12
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,090
Nurse Aide
Moon River Nursing Careers
Ashburn
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$18,500Price if you pay yourselfNot reported11 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nurse Aide at Moon River Nursing CareersMore details about Nurse Aide at Moon River Nursing Careers
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 71%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,625
- Length
- 12 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 11
- Earned a year, estimated
- $18,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- Not reported
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 11
Nursing Assistant Program
Thrive Healthcare Academy
Fairfax
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$850More details about Nursing Assistant Program at Thrive Healthcare Academy
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 5 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $150
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $850
Certified Nurse Assistant
Gee's Career Training Institute
Woodbridge
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$900More details about Certified Nurse Assistant at Gee's Career Training Institute
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 5 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $360
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $900
Certified Nurse Aide Training Program
GRACE Ministries
Herndon
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,000More details about Certified Nurse Aide Training Program at GRACE Ministries
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,000
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medical Learning Center
Fairfax
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,050More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Medical Learning Center
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 6 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,050
Certified Nursing Assistant (130 Clock Hours)
Trinity Nursing Academy, Inc.
Frederick
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,100Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant (130 Clock Hours) at Trinity Nursing Academy, Inc.More details about Certified Nursing Assistant (130 Clock Hours) at Trinity Nursing Academy, Inc.
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 5 weeks, 26 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $88
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,100
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rose Hill Healthcare Resources
Dumfries
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,125More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Rose Hill Healthcare Resources
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 7 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,125
Nursing Assistant Program
Ultimate Health School
Manassas
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,135More details about Nursing Assistant Program at Ultimate Health School
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 6 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,135
Certified Nursing Aide
Salvation Academy
Alexandria
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,200More details about Certified Nursing Aide at Salvation Academy
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 4 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,200
Nurse Aide Training Program
Classic Nurses Academy
Alexandria
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,235More details about Nurse Aide Training Program at Classic Nurses Academy
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 5 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $170
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,235
Certified Nursing Assistant/ Geriatric Nrsng Assist (120 clock hours)
AMC Career Institute
Waldorf
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,245Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant/ Geriatric Nrsng Assist (120 clock hours) at AMC Career InstituteMore details about Certified Nursing Assistant/ Geriatric Nrsng Assist (120 clock hours) at AMC Career Institute
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 4 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $260
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,245
Nursing Assistant/geriatric Nursing Assistant Cert. (130 Clock Hours)
Healthcare Training Solutions Llc
Temple Hills
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,260Program website, Nursing Assistant/geriatric Nursing Assistant Cert. (130 Clock Hours) at Healthcare Training Solutions LlcMore details about Nursing Assistant/geriatric Nursing Assistant Cert. (130 Clock Hours) at Healthcare Training Solutions Llc
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 4 weeks, 33 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,312
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,260
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fairfax Public Schools Adult and Community Education
Springfield
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,299More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Fairfax Public Schools Adult and Community Education
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 5 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $25
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,299
Nursing Aide Program
Clarys Nurse Aide Training Center
Sterling
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,600More details about Nursing Aide Program at Clarys Nurse Aide Training Center
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 5 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,600
Nurse Aide Career Studies Certificate
Germanna Community College
Fredericksburg
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,390More details about Nurse Aide Career Studies Certificate at Germanna Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 1 week, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,390
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How to pay for CNA classes in Washington, DC
WIOA funding can pay for CNA classes in Washington, DC
Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?
Financial aid and grants for CNA classes
Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78
GI Bill for CNA classes
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
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Where the Washington, DC nursing assistant program numbers come from
Which Washington, DC nursing assistant programs are on this list?
These are the nursing assistant programs with classes in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area that are approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.
How the prices and results of Washington, DC nursing assistant programs are measured
Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.
How reliable are the District of Columbia figures?
The US Department of Labor's own results site lists the District of Columbia among the states with "known data quality concerns".11 The figures here are shown as the state reported them; check them with the school before you enroll.
Sources for the facts about CNA classes in Washington, DC
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Nursing Assistants and Orderlies
- Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: 42 CFR 483.152, Requirements for approval of a nurse aide training and competency evaluation program
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns